Device for moistening and applying gummed paper.



No. 691,379, Patented Jan. 2|, I902.

A HOF FMANN. P DEVICE FOR MOBSTENINGAND APPLYING GUMMED PAPER.

(Application filed Sept. 5, 1901.)

(lo Model.)

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ADOLF HOFFMANN, OF CONSTANGE, GERMANY.

DEVICE FOR MOISTENING AND APPLYING GUMMED PAPER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 691,379, datedJanuary 21, 1902.

Application filed $eptemben5, 1 901. Serial No- .74,406. (No model.) I

1o clothes have hitherto been made only by ex-- pert cutters employing very difficult calculationsand repeatedly trying on such clothes, and even then misfits have occasionally been the result. By my said invention, which has I for its object to obviate this drawback, I am enabled to produce in a few minutes a covering which resembles a cast of the body to .be clothed and is adapted to be folded.

In the annexed drawings this invention is represented.

Figure 1 illustrates a side elevation of vthe modeling apparatus. Fig. 2 shows a zigzag band, and Fig. 3 a metal strip'formed with dents.

2 5 The apparatus comprisesan elongated sheetmetal casing which can be opened laterally. In this casing is placed a roll a, of paper or fabric, made, say, about three or four inches wide and gummed on one side. The paper or fabric runs over a damping-roller b and on passing from the casing is pressed by a roller or other brush 0 upon the body. The damping-roller consists of sheet metal and is adapted to be filled with water.

which is out even and which draws the water through small apertures in the roller, so that the surface will always be uniformly damp. A roll d forces the paper or fabric upon the damping-roller by means of a spring 6, the

Below its 3 5 surface, covered with linen, I place a sponge,

tension of which may be regulated by a screw f,Fig. 1. J

If it isdesired to form a covering to be used for making a coat, a chemise of gauze or. soft paper is put on over the waistcoat. Upon the chemisethe damped adhesive strip is then wound with the aid of the modeling ape paratus, Fig. 1, thereby producing a firm crust, which forms an exact copy or cast of the body. 'lhis'covering is then cut open at. the back and removed. The covering may 'be cut into any desired number. of parts,which serve as patterns. Ultimately the parts are joined againby means of zigzag bands g, Fig. 2, to reconstitute the model previously produced, which is then stiffened by metal strips h, punched with dents z', Fig. 3. Upon this model, which is placed upon an adjustable stand, any faults and irregularities may be rectified. f v I What I claim as my invention, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-- A device for moistening and applying gummed paper comprising a sheet-metal casing, a dam ping-roller over which the gummed or adhesive strip passes, a roller placed under the action of a spring and pressing the strip'againstthe'damping-roller, and a brush below which said strip is conducted for winding and pasting the same around the body covered with soft paper or gauze, substantially as set forth. 1

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence'of two subscribing witnesses.

AD OLF HOFFMANN.

Witnesses: I I

ARNOLD MULLER,

JosEPn HARTMANN. 

